The Facts: Eight months after suffering one of the more gruesome injuries you'll ever see, Keller is ready to play football. The free agent is just waiting for the right call.
Diehards Line:
The former Dolphins and Jets tight end tore his ACL, MCL and PCL, and dislocated his kneecap last preseason on a controversial hit. But as teams begin their offseason workouts, Keller's stunningly read to get back on the field. In fact, he's "good to go" right now, according to his agent Eugene Parker. Keller, if healthy, has proven to be a reliable target. The Jets' first-round pick out of Purdue in 2008 averaged 48 catches and 575 yards in his five seasons with the Jets. He didn't play a game after shredding his knee in a preseason game last year with the Dolphins. Star-Ledger staffer Jordan Raanan believes Keller would be a good fit for the Giants. The Patriots have also been mentioned as a possible landing spot. ... We'll be watching for more.